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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Bruising Knights
7-7 192.47
175.39
 
VS
proj
Don's Dazzling Team
147.83 2-12
142.26

Bruising Knights hand Don's Dazzling Team sixth consecutive loss in 192.47-147.83 rout

Bruising Knights cruised to a 192.47-147.83 win to hand Don's Dazzling Team their sixth straight loss. There wasn't much drama in the matchup, as Bruising Knights earned a 61.97-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout showings from Jared Goff and Dameon Pierce. Goff passed for 330 yards and 3 touchdowns for 30.9 points, while Pierce ran for 78 yards and a touchdown (24.8 points). Miles Sanders (144 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 11 Rec Yds) did his part for Don's Dazzling Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Bruising Knights have taken down Don's Dazzling Team, after winning 199.57-182.33 in their last matchup. Bruising Knights (7-7) will look to sustain their winning ways against Greyhound Express, while Don's Dazzling Team (2-12) attempt to get some positive momentum against Newbies Rule.

Matchup Timeline

  Bruising Knights   Don's Dazzling Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Goff (330 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) scored 30.9 points against the Vikings in Week 14. His scoring output was 47.7% more than his 20.92-point projection and was much higher than his 16.58-point season scoring average. Goff ranks #20 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
Jared Goff

Top Player Comparison

Bruising Knights
Points
% of total points 192.47
1
Jared Goff
QB
30.9
20.92
16.1%
2
Dameon Pierce
RB
24.8
17.69
12.9%
3
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
24
16.18
12.5%
4
Joe Burrow
QB
21.97
25.24
11.4%
Don's Dazzling Team
Points
% of total points 147.83
1
Miles Sanders
RB
36.5
19.26
24.7%
2
RB
31.5
27.43
21.3%
3
Geno Smith
QB
26.3
23.11
17.8%
4
Tom Brady
QB
11.43
18.08
7.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Bruising Knights had a 125.37-63.40 lead. Jared Goff had a 48-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard touchdown pass for Bruising Knights, while Joe Burrow had a 45-yard touchdown pass. Miles Sanders made the highlight reel for Don's Dazzling Team with a 40-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Geno Smith had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Don's Dazzling Team, who trailed 167.47-109.33 after the late action.
Sunday Night
Jason Sanders had a 55-yard field goal for Don's Dazzling Team, who trailed 167.47-116.33 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Bruising Knights   Don's Dazzling Team

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Don's Dazzling Team, Bruising Knights averaged more points (196.02) than they usually score (168.73).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Don's Dazzling Team. They've dropped their last six matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Don's Dazzling Team need some help then, averaging just 151.64 versus Bruising Knights's 168.73.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Bruising Knights (7-7) have a better record than Don's Dazzling Team (2-12).
Even the machines think Bruising Knights have better players. They have a higher projected points average (176.32) than Don's Dazzling Team (153.11).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Don's Dazzling Team has left more points on the bench this season (1,082.93) than Bruising Knights (826.73).
Bruising Knights don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Don's Dazzling Team (3 vs 0).
Bruising Knights play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Don's Dazzling Team (1).
Don's Dazzling Team have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Bruising Knights (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Bruising Knights have outscored Don's Dazzling Team at QB, WR, and K this season.
Bruising Knights has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Don's Dazzling Team this season (-35).
Hey Don's Dazzling Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Bruising Knights
Deploying a starting crew that accounted for 192.47 points this past week... we took care of business and did what we needed to do. We should maintain this momentum as we step into what's sure to be an exceedingly challenging Week 15 matchup.
Don's Dazzling Team
The problem this week isn't exactly rocket science, Don's Dazzling Team. Choosing to start Tee Higgins and Younghoe Koo in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time?